Tag: expectations
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Marriage Is a Practice, Not a Promise
Speaking from firsthand experience, I went into marriage believing, like most people do, that love alone would be enough to make it last. You don’t walk down the aisle planning for divorce. You expect the commitment to carry itself simply because vows were exchanged. But marriage doesn’t survive on intention alone; it survives on effort.…
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The Sexually Disciplined Man: Why Intimacy Is Responsibility, Not Gratification
In a world that treats sex as casual, transactional, or purely pleasurable, a sexually disciplined man is rare. And yet, his presence is transformative. After 14 years of celibacy, I’ve realized something profound: intimacy isn’t just physical, it’s energetic, emotional, and deeply shaping. It can open gifts, shift awareness, and alter the very rhythm of…
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Why the First Deep Love Never Really Leaves a Man.
A post online claims that men fall in love only once and that every relationship afterward is a substitute for that original bond. When I saw this on my Instagram feed, curiosity led me into the comments. Some women said they didn’t care, as long as a man provides. Others admitted they’ve never truly been…
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We Learned Love the Wrong Way: The Hidden Cost of Generational Conditioning.
I was inspired to write this post after seeing a comment online that said, Trad wives have made it easy for men to stay mediocre. We often talk about “healing” and “breaking cycles,” but what does that really mean? For many of us, both men and women it means waking up one day and realizing…
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When Beauty Becomes a Trap: Redefining a Woman’s True Worth
So, I commented on a post that claimed women who are sexually appealing are more likely to keep a man as long as their performance in the bedroom is top-tier. That statement got me thinking. Society has set the tone for this kind of belief, and many women are now trapped in it without even…
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Why Men Should Wait: Understanding Women Before 25
The Psychological and Biological Reasons Young Women Aren’t Ready for Long-Term Commitment. We often label someone “grown” at 18, hand them adult responsibilities, and expect mature decisions in love, career, and identity. But psychology tells a different story. The period from 18 to 25 is not full adulthood it is a distinct developmental stage called…
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The Relationship Blueprint: How to Build a Marriage That Lasts.
Most people go into marriage with love, hope and no plan. This blueprint is based on psychological research and real-life relationship phases. It walks you through what actually happens after the wedding, and how to prepare for it — emotionally, mentally, and practically. https://substack.com/@jussuzie/note/c-136219050?r=61fylh&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
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Say It Like You Mean It
I created this journal because I know what it feels like to be in love and still feel unseen…To shut down during conflict.To say “I’m fine” when you’re not.To feel like you’re either too much or not enough. Before You Walk Away, Try This… If the way you talk to each other feels off…If silence…